# shariq ahmed

shariq ahmed is a remote worker on Himalayas, Network Engineer at ZONG, based in Pakistan.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@shariqahmed1

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Network Engineer at ZONG managing BRAS infrastructure for 1M+ broadband subscribers and optimizing ISP traffic with BGP.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Authorized to work in | Pakistan |
| Salary expectations | 60k+ USD |
| Job categories | Network Engineer, Datacom Engineer |
| Skills | IP Operations, Bras, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, MPLS TE, L2VPN (VPLS EoMPLS), L3VPN, H VPN, HOVPN, PPPOE, DHCP, RADIUS |

## About

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At ZONG, I manage BRAS infrastructure supporting 1M+ broadband subscribers. I configure PPPoE, DHCP and RADIUS/AAA integration, implement QoS policies, and troubleshoot across ISP access and IP Core networks.

At HILL CREST, I delivered IPRAN/IPCORE MPLS networks for projects including Kuwait Zain, SA Gabon, Nigeria, Malaysia U Mobile and Saudi Zain. I also led network installations, migrations and upgrades, and worked on international deployments at HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES.
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## Experience

### Network Engineer (current)

ZONG. Aug 2025 - Present

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Manage and maintain BRAS infrastructure supporting 1M+ broadband subscribers. Configure and troubleshoot PPPoE, DHCP, RADIUS/AAA integration, and implement QoS policies.
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Skills: Bras, PPPOE, DHCP, RADIUS, AAA, QoS, BGP, NAT, Dia, CDN, BFD, SIP, M2M, IoT

### Datacom IP Engineer

[Huawei Technologies](https://himalayas.app/companies/huawei-ireland). Dec 2023 - Aug 2025

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Provided Level 2/3 technical support for network infrastructure. Led Malaysia U Mobile IPRAN deployment remotely and onsite in Kuala Lumpur.
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Skills: IPRAN, Network-Troubleshooting, Configuration, Change-Management, Monitoring, Capacity-Planning, Technical-Training

### Datacom IP Engineer

Hill Crest. Sep 2022 - Dec 2023

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Delivered large-scale IPRAN/IPCORE MPLS networks for international telecom projects. Led installation, configuration, testing, and integration of PTN/CSG and aggregation routers.
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Skills: MPLS, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, VLAN, L2VPN-(VPLS-EoMPLS), L3VPN, IPRAN, IP-Core, Network-Migrations, Hardware-Hot-Swap, ATP, HLD, LLD, Project-Coordination, Technical-Training

### Datacom IP Engineer

ASK Development. Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

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Provided technical support across hardware, software, and network systems, including installation, configuration, and end-user training. Monitored system resource utilization and capacity planning.
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Skills: Technical-Support, Installation, Configuration, End-User-Training, Monitoring, Capacity-Planning, L2-L3-Support, Troubleshooting, Change-Management

## Education

### CASE University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering. 2014 - 2018

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BSc Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Specialization from CASE University, 2014 to 2018.
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## Tech stack

- Radius

To contact shariq, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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